Clear writing leads to clearer thinking and better outcomes. This practical session will help you improve the way you write emails and everyday communications in the legal workplace - so your message will be understood the first time. Learn how to structure your writing effectively, communicate your point without overwhelming the reader, and adapt your style in a technology‑driven environment where clarity matters more than ever.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
2.00pm to 3.00pm Tips and Tricks for Writing Well
"If you can’t write well, you can’t think well, and others will do your thinking for you" - Oscar Wilde
Writing well is a skill that we acquire over time and can be improved by thoughtful practice and reflection. Focus on and discover:
- How the structure of our emails and ‘netiquette’ can help us communicate more effectively
- How to get your point across without overwhelming the reader
- How technology is impacting the way we write and communicate
Presented by Suellen Thompson, Head of Knowledge and Research (Australia and Asia), Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Learning Objective:
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Improve clarity and impact in everyday legal writing through better structure, focus and communication techniques.
Chair:
Nick Murfett, Director, New Paradigm Coaching
Presenters
Suellen Thompson, Head of Knowledge and Research (Australia and Asia), Herbert Smith Freehills KramerSuellen Thompson is Head of Knowledge and Research (Australia and Asia) at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. She is a qualified lawyer with a Masters in English Language and over 20 years' experience training and coaching lawyers and professionals in clear communication techniques. During her career she has held senior knowledge management and learning and development roles in law firms in Australia and Asia and served as a non-executive Director on not-for-profit Boards. She focuses on building written and verbal communication capabilities of lawyers and professionals to develop their confidence and presence and enhance their leadership style.
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Nick Murfett, Director, New Paradigm Coaching
Nick practiced law actively for approximately 25 years from 1985 to 2010. His experience was at large firms and from 1990 to 2010 at his own firm “Murfett Legal”. The firm’s main practice areas were insolvency, commercial litigation and general commercial. Since retiring from active practice in 2010 Nick has pursued his interest in professional and executive coaching and is accredited as a Senior Practitioner coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and as an ADHD coach the ADD Coach Academy. Nick is also engaged in diverse business and non profit interests and maintains his legal practice certificate.
This seminar is part of a series
Legal Support and Executive Series
Join our four‑part virtual training series designed for legal executives, support staff, and lawyers, focusing on essential skills in wellbeing, communication, AI capability, and resilience. Led by industry experts, these practical sessions offer clear, actionable strategies to strengthen professional effectiveness, support mental health, and enhance overall workplace performance.
Description
Attend the full series and earn 4 CPD hours
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
*This webinar series is also suitable for Junior Lawyers
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